April 26th (Monday) – Tune in to CKCK TV’s News at Noon to see Rory’s interview with news anchor, Manfred Joehnck!

April 30th (Friday) – Be sure to tune in to Lite 92 FM at 8:00am, Regina when Rory joins Greg Morgan and Lisa Green in the studio!

May 6th (Thursday) – Rory will be visiting Sheila Coles on The Morning Edition, CBC Radio One (102.5 FM Regina, 94.1 FM Saskatoon, 540 AM Saskatchewan wide).   Rory will be talking with Sheila about moms and why we celebrate Mother’s Day!

May 9th (Sunday) – Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day with that special woman in your life?  Global Alpha Training (GAT) is proud to present, “With Love On Mother’s Day...featuring Rory Allen!” This promises to be an evening of beautiful music, with Rory Allen singing memorable love songs and classic hits, backed up by his fabulous 11-piece band. Get your tickets early, as they are sure to be sold out!

Venue: Turvey Centre, Armour Road, Regina, SK . Doors open: 6:00pm.  Concert: 7:00pm. $30 ticket includes dessert and beverage.

Tickets available at Bach & Beyond and Book & Brier Patch in Regina, or by clicking on the following link for more ticket information: www.gatregina.com

June 15th (Tuesday) – Rory will once again be a judge for the talent contest  “Senior Star”, an annual event put on by the Renaissance Retirement Residence for those 65+ that have a talent to share!  Rory will be joined on the judging panel by Wilma Bell-Wessel and Gerri Therrieult. The finals will be held on June 15th at the Regina Senior Citizens Centre, 2134 Winnipeg St, Regina, SK.  7:00pm to 9:30pm.  Limited tickets are available at no charge, but need to be reserved by calling Corrie at the Renaissance Retirement Resdience @546-0366.


June 28th (Monday) – Rory is honoured to be a part of the First Annual George Reed Golf Tournament for Special Olympics Saskatchewan!

Special Olympics Saskatchewan and Casino Regina are pleased to announce a major fundraising effort benefitting Special Olympics athletes in this province. The first annual George Reed Golf Tournament for Special Olympics Saskatchewan will be held on Monday, June 28 at the Wascana Country Club, and will feature an array of celebrity golfers from the sports, political and cultural worlds. Casino Regina is pleased to be the title sponsor for the tournament.

Saskatchewan Roughriders great George Reed has agreed to serve as the Honorary Chairman of the tournament and has difficulty in hiding his excitement. Reed, now the Corporate Event Host for Casino Regina, began his involvement with Special Olympics in the 1970s.

"There are few things that I have done in my life that have given me such a sense of accomplishment, enjoyment and humility as I have received from being involved in Special Olympics Saskatchewan," Reed said. "It's a great program and I know that the people will support this golf tournament. Nobody gets behind charity events like the people of Saskatchewan."

"At Casino Regina, we're proud to support events that truly help our communities," Minister responsible for Sask Gaming Bill Hutchinson said. "We're very excited to be involved in this tournament to raise money for such a great group of Saskatchewan athletes."

"The proceeds from the tournament will go to the George Reed Sport Legacy Fund, which recognizes George's commitment and dedication to the intellectually disabled of the province," Special Olympics Saskatchewan Chief Executive Officer Howard Schweitzer said. "We're grateful to George for his continuing support, and to Casino Regina for their donation of $15,000."

In addition to Reed, celebrities who have confirmed their attendance include tournament chair Bob Hughes, Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco, former Roughriders Bob Poley, Roger Aldag, Jim Hopson, Steve Mazurak, Cleveland Vann and Matt Dominguez, men's Olympic gold medal curler Ben Hebert, women's Olympic gold medal curlers Jan Betker and Marcia Gudereit, four time world curling champion Sam Richardson, Saskatchewan women's curling champion Amber Holland, News Talk Radio host Dave Arnold, Roughrider wives Jen Dominguez and Mona Crandell, acclaimed entertainer Rory Allen and internationally renowned guitarist Jack Semple. All of the celebrity guests will be available for media interviews between now and June 28.

The tournament weekend will begin with a reception the evening of Sunday, June 27 at Casino Regina. Golfers will be able to bid on which celebrity they would like to have on their team the next day.

A gala banquet will follow the tournament featuring musical entertainment from Jack Semple and greetings from Special Olympics athletes. The banquet will be emceed by the dynamic radio and television husband and wife team Greg and Jill Morgan.

Entry forms and pledge sheets are available on the Special Olympics Saskatchewan website, www.specialolympics.sk.ca.

Special Olympics Saskatchewan has approximately 1,300 athletes and 600 volunteers throughout the province.

For more information, contact:

Roger Dumont - Special Olympics Saskatchewan, Regina - Phone: 306-780-9406 or Ryan Lorge, Sask Gaming, Regina - Phone: 306-798-2416

July 1st (Thursday) – Rory is honoured to be a part of the Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party in Regina! The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., outdoors at Government House on Dewdney Avenue, Regina.  The program will officially start with the arrival of Their Honours at 2:00 p.m.   The day is a family fun afternoon and is free!  This year the program will feature great entertainment and fun…

• Rory Allen
• Regina Riot – Kevin Kasha Band
• the Zapovit Ukrainian Dancers
• Canada Day Mascot SALUT
• RCMP horses on display
• RCMP “Depot” canine mascot “Susanna”
• Queen City Caring Clowns and Wa Wa Klowns – balloons, face painting and fun
• Scouts – Regina area - Popcorn  
• Girl Guides - Candy Floss, Bubble blowing/Games
• Cookies and Lemonade
• Cricket demonstrations – Dan Davies
• Packages of flower seeds – Government House
• Coquette’s Gift Shop – open for shopping!

July 2nd (Friday) – Rory is thrilled to be asked to perform once again at one of the premiere venues in all of Saskatchewan – Danceland “The Home of the World Famous Dance Floor Built on Horsehair” at Manitou Beach, SK!  You won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening to dance the night away!  For more information, please contact Danceland at 1-800-267-5037 or email danceland@sasktel.net.

July 20th (Tuesday) – Rory and his fabulous 11-piece band will be Rockin’ Nipawin, SK at the Nipawin Fair!  Gate admission for the fair is $12 and it’s just $10 more to see the show!  The show will be held at the Central Park School Gymnasium, Nipawin Exhibition Grounds.  Doors open 7:30pm, show starts 8:30pm.

For more information, please contact the Nipawin Exhibition Office

Ph: (306) 862-3411   Fax: (306) 862-9699  or  Email: nipawinex@hotmail.com

July 21st (Wednesday) – Rory and his incredible 11-piece band will be back in Moose Jaw at the gorgeous Mae Wilson Theatre for Casino Moose Jaw for a “G.I. Blues” Tribute to the King - kids are welcome, too! Tickets on sale May 12th - for ticket information, please contact the Casino Moose Jaw Box Office at 1-306-694-3726 or visit
www.casinomoosejaw.com

July 22nd and 23rd (Thursday and Friday) - Rory's Allen's rocking “G.I. Blues” Tribute to the King with his fabulous 11-piece band will be back at the beautiful Casino Regina Show Lounge!  Tickets on sale May 12th - for ticket information, please contact the Casino Regina Box Office at (306) 565-3000 in Regina, SK or 1-800-555-3189 or visit www.casinoregina.com

July 31st (Saturday) – Rory and his incredible 11-piece band will be entertaining in Colonsay, SK to help celebrate Colonsay’s 100th Anniversary! 

August 3rd (Tuesday) - Rory will be performing again at the Frederick W Hill Mall in downtown Regina, for the Annual Strawberry Social Fundraiser for Special Olympics.  The event runs from 11:30am to 1:00pm – see you there!

September 9th (Thursday

CLICK ON THIS PAGE TO LISTEN TO SOME THE MUSIC THESE ARTISTS WILL PERFORM THAT NIGHT: http://squareflo.com/karl

This concert is in honour of Dr. Jacqui Shumiatcher and Doris Knight in recognition of there undying dedication and generous support of the Regina arts community . All proceeds from this event go towards the Kiwanis Club of Wascana and the Dog River Howlers Rugby Club to support their various community endeavours in Regina and Cuba.
Globally acclaimed Cuban pianist Frank Fernandez and Juno Award winning vocalist/guitarist Jack Semple along with Frank's son Ernesto (oboe) and daughter Liana(piano) along with Jack's multi talented family and a special guest performance by entertainer, Rory Allen, will deliver a program that will include classical standards, latin classical, traditional latin and their interpretation of some classic rock/pop which has been described as a mix of jazz,pop and classical.These include songs like - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", "Hallelujah", "Girl From Impanema" and "Yesterday" where a combination Jack Semple's smooth vocals and commanding guitar and along with Frank Fernandez's almost non-human creative tickling of the ivories creates a sound that leaves one spellbpond.A number of songs that will be performed that evening were composed by Frank and Jack.

THIS CONCERT IS IN HONOUR OF THESE TWO DEDICATED SUPPORTERS OF THE REGINA ARTS COMMUNITY:

Dr. Jacqui Shumiatcher's financial assistance, along with her late husband, Dr. Morris Shumiatcher's, has been a great help to organizations such as the REGINA GLOBE THEATRE, the REGINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and the MACKENZIE ART GALLERY. As well, she has been a prominent patron of the UNIVERSITY OF REGINA, the Saskatchewan Federated Indian College (now the FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA), and a diversity of groups that include REGINA LITTLE THEATRE, LYRIC LIGHT OPERA, JUVENTUS CHOIRS, the YOUTH BALLET COMPANY OF SASKATCHEWAN, and NEW DANCE HORIZONS. Other major involvements have included the National Conference of Canadian Clubs, the Dominion Drama Festival, the Regina COUNCIL OF WOMEN, and the Women’s Business and Professional Club. Jacqui Shumiatcher has received numerous awards, including the Saskatchewan order of Merit (2001) and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the UNIVERSITY OF REGINA(2002).

Doris Knight became a member of the Order Of Canada in 1996. As president of Opera Saskatchewan, it was through her determination and drive that professional opera came to Regina. She, along with her husband Charlie, has been a dynamic fundraiser and promoter of community involvement in the productions, which have enabled local performers, musicians and technicians to explore and develop their talents. In addition, she has been involved in community organizations such as the Diabetes Association and the United Appeal. She was also president of the REGINA CANADIAN CLUB and an active member of the UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB.

Who is Frank Fernandez? 
He has played with over 100 symphony orchestras in 34 countries.
Frank Fernandez Biography - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX4erVxXk0M
Frank Fernandez Interview -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8Kaudp3gnc
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV6N75z7cRY&feature=related
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieP1NSnNw40&feature=PlayList&p=11BD809E895650F8&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=21
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQoBgup0KnA&feature=related
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq4S9TTd_KI&feature=related
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FK7Zzfkv-g
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi37_qINRHs

Here is what peers and critics say:
1.Yoshikazu Fukumuru - has conducted over 100 orchestras/symphonies in over 30 countries including the Japan Philharmonic, Hong Kong Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic (England).
"I have only ever seen two people who seem to risk their lives on the passion delivered in every performance - violinist Henryk Szeryng and pianist Frank Fernandez"

2.Walter Norris - accomplished US jazz pianist
" The Cuban concert pianist has that touch that forceful attack on the keyboard I had only heard in Vladimir Horowitz. It is something not human"

3.James Mitchener - Pulitzer Prize winning writer.
"Frank Fernandez started his concert in Havana that night and it is hard to describe the excitement I experienced. I sank deeply in my seat and let the music slip over me and once again I was hypnotized by it, discovering one of the major secrets of art"

4.Joe Couture, - 'Regina Leader Post' music critic:
Those who were there to see and hear the first-ever performance in this country by world-class pianist Frank Fernandez were left blown away by the sheer intensity of a talent which, as other reviewers have said, seems almost beyond the humanly possible.
Each note the acclaimed Cuban elicited from the grand piano was so perfectly rich that a held tone could produce the desire to hold on to it forever.
But many came in rapid jaw-dropping succession that made the dance of his fingers up and down the entire length of the keyboard to be a visual art form in its own respect."
The pinnacle of Fernandez' astounding time on stage came with the absolutely incredible "Suite for Two Pianos," one of the more than 650 works he has composed. The performance was a duet between Fernandez live and Fernandez in recorded form.
The five movements of the masterpiece, the creation of which unfolded over several decades, combines elements usually found in music for the symphony with Cuban and Latin American rhythms.
The work is amazingly unique and showcased Fernandez' passion and sheer brilliance as both composer and performer."


Liana Fernandez 
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CzFL5Z9yNs

Joe Couture, - 'Regina Leader Post' music critic:
"Fernandez's daughter, Liana Maria Fernandez, herself a highly acclaimed pianist, opened Saturday's concert with works from Argentine composers Carlos Guastavino and Alberto Ginastera; the Cuban Jose Maria Vitier -- and her father.Her performance was vibrant and intense, her fingers frolicking with incredible speed and precision through the mind-blowing number of notes contained in the series of pieces. Her artistic and technical excellence was especially apparent in the texture with which she delivered the highly diverse themes of the works."


Jack Semple
Jack Semple is one of those rare guitar players who leaves a crowd speechless, one of those players who leaves a crowd in total astonishment, in absolute awe of what they have just experienced. Listening to and watching Jack play fills one with a sense of having witnessed an event in time, one not soon to be forgotten. Jack Semple is a guitar players – guitar player. An absolute virtuoso of his art form Jack plays with unparalleled feeling and total technical control.
Now did I mention the man can sing? Jack has a set of pipes that are smooth as silk and as raw and jagged as rocks cutting through an ocean shore line. His vocal talents alone are an event to behold.
Semple has played from Vancouver to Montreux, has worked for CBC radio and TV, won a Juno award, and shared the stage with a wide range of top artists, from Martha Reeves, Little Richard and The Drifters to K.D. Lang. He was the 1992 national winner of the Much Music “Guitar Wars”. Now, if you can’t get to see him perform near you then I highly recommend getting a copy of his most recent CD release entitled “Tribute to Lightfoot”. 
Cuba's Maestro Frank Fernandez when seeing Jack play and then jamming with him said - "I've had the opportunity to listen to and play with some of the finest guitarists in Cuba and the rest of Latin America and he is one of the best".

He starred in the 1994 CBC movie - "Guitarman"
http://www.moviezen.com/movie/guitarman/videos
At the Calgary Blues festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZuuQqiuP6Q
When he won Canada's "Guitar Wars" competion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbXfND2BH7E 
The song "Kiwi" which he wrote and recorded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQFl9pI-wxo 

Ernesto Fernandez 
Accomplished Cuban oboe player.
Music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDnhvHPSSQw

Rory Allen 
Music:
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/2004_12.mp3
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/sbm_03.mp3
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/rory_jordan_3.mp3
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/2004_10.mp3
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/rory_jordan_2.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sb0eno4Njo
http://www.roryallen.com/songs/2004_12.mp3

Rory Allen is a much loved and respected professional entertainer who draws capacity crowds with his phenomenal vocal talent, charisma and audience rapport. He has performed internationally on stage, radio and television and is equally at home performing at private and corporate events or to crowds at casinos, theatres and stadiums. 

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Rory has always enjoyed entertaining people and from an early age he thrived on stage. Gospel music and singing in church played a huge part in developing Rory’s rich, clear and powerful singing voice. Recognized for their numerous charitable and fundraising activities, Rory and his wife, Lorie, were awarded Saskatchewan Centennial Medals.

Rory has performed with the Regina Symphony Orchestra. He has also been privileged to sing and record on several occasions with Grammy Award-winning quartet, the legendary Jordanaires, from Nashville, Tennessee. Rory and Lorie produced ten highly successful concerts with the Jordanaires at 2000-seat venues in Regina and Saskatoon, the last being two “Food for the Soul” concerts in Regina. These evenings of inspirational and gospel music not only raised much-needed money and awareness for the Regina Food Bank, but the resulting live concert CD In My Father’s House was nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Christian Recording. Recently, Rory was thrilled to perform for thousands of people again, with the Dove-Award winning quartet, Elvis Presley’s Imperials. 

October 23rd (Saturday) – For only the fourth time ever in Canada, there will be a national "Support Our Troops Gala", with this year’s event being held in Regina! Rory and his fabulous 11-piece band are honoured to be taking part in this wonderful evening. It’s a chance to join some of the most influential people in the country, including the Chief of the Defence Staff, to show support for our Canadian soldiers. Senator Pamela Wallin will be the Honorary Patron for the event, with proceeds going to three major soldier support funds, as well as to the Military Family Resource Centres here in Saskatchewan.

The evening includes a reception, dinner and dance, with music performed by Rory Allen and his band, plus the prestigious Air Command Band. For more information on this event, visit www.supportourtroopsgala.ca.

October 30th (Saturday) -  Rory and his incomparable 11-piece band will be back in Vegreville, Alberta!  All proceeds will be donated to the Vegreville Transportation Society to assist the handicapped. Event will be held at: Vegreville Social Centre – ticket information will be posted when available.

November 26th and 27th (Friday and Saturday) - We are proud to announce that Rory and his talented group will be back at the Western Development Museum to entertain for the Saskatoon Festival of Trees!  Tickets information will be posted when available.